Fishing Fly Rod

Question
I'm 81 yrs old, when my husband died I found a St Croix fly rod, Model Pacemaker 900. I want to give it my grandson but would like to know if it has much value. Thank you in advance.

Answer
Pat,
I am  assuming the sides are round not 6 flat sides. It is graphite or fiberglass not bamboo.
They are mid priced rods and very good casting. They offer a life time warranty to the buyer .
according to http://www.flyfishohio.com/GlassFlyRods.htm

The Pacemaker is an 8?foot two-piece rod.  It has a rich brown coloration and tan wraps with white piping details.  The guides are a bit on the small side, and the rod itself is a tad heavy in the hand.  Rated for a HECHT or GBF line, the St. Croix Pacemaker needs a solid 8wt line to come alive.  

This is a good heavy bass rod.  It can cast an 8wt line and heavy Clouser a solid 50 feet without stress or strain.  You can also really lean into a fish with this rod.  All this comes with a price, though.  The rod needs a heavy reel to properly balance in the hand.  It's probably not a good choice for your first experience with glass.  A light, modern reel makes the rod feel dead and casting can become a chore.  I intend to match this rod to a vintage automatic fly reel (!) and see how it works out.  Look for a report in the not-so-distant future.

Value : It is not collected due to not being made of bamboo, nor is it in price books as it is too new. You might find someone who knows how to sell fly rods and get $100 but that's just a guess.

My recommendation is fish it. It's a great fishing tool.


Luck,
Mac


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